Marie Kotek

Marie E. Kotek, of Faribault, died Friday, Jan. 25, 2013, at the Pleasant Manor Nursing Home in Faribault, following an extended illness, with her family by her side.

Marie, a daughter of Bert and Kate (Meehan) Hickey, was born in Erin Township, Rice County. She attended Shieldsville Country School and graduated from Montgomery High School. Marie married George J. Kotek Jr. on February 13, 1956. He preceded her in death on August 15, 2012. Marie worked at the Faribault Regional Center for 35 years until her retirement in 1997. She was active in the American Red Cross, was past-president of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1562 Auxiliary, and volunteered for many civic organizations. Marie enjoyed spending quality time with her family, and enjoyed continual learning from reading and writing short stories.